NOVEMBER 26, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES (956)566-1157 Give a piece of historic Texas this holiday season AUSTIN, Texas—With holiday shopping in full swing, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) has launched its online store TexasHistoryGifts.com featuring unique offerings available for purchase online and at historic sites across the state. The highlight of the season is “A Culinary Journey Through Texas History: A State Historic Sites Cookbook.” Edited by Hal Simon, the THC’s chief interpretive specialist, the cookbook takes professional and home chefs alike on a culinary journey that will inspire them to cook with passion, experiment with flavor, and taste the history of Texas. The cookbook can be purchased now online and will be available at many of the state’s historic sites soon. The 171-page cookbook features hundreds of recipes organized into categories such as starters, salads, main dishes, breads, desserts, and more. Each recipe includes a hisSee GIVE pg. 15 Statewide historic sites ring in holidays with Texas flair AUSTIN, Texas — With winter holidays on the horizon, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) announces family-friendly events hosted at historic sites statewide. The holiday events will meld modern traditions with historical customs. The Texas Historical Commission celebrates the rich tapestry of Texas history by adding a nostalgic touch to winter festivities. Below is a list of some of the events at the THC’s state historic sites. For a complete list of events, go to https://thc.texas.gov/events. On Tuesday through Saturday afternoons from December 2 to 27, the French Legation State Historic Site is welcoming children and adults alike to create their own historic holiday crafts in Austin’s oldest home. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will not happen on December 6, 24, or 25. On December 6, guests of all ages at Magoffin Home State Historic Site in El Paso can learn about the traditions of making fig pudding. Part of an America 250 series on cooking in El Paso, the event goes from 10 a.m. to noon, requires an RSVP and preregistration, and is $10 per person. On December 6, visitors at the Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site in Brazoria can learn about the history of eggnog, its connection to the plantation, and try a few samples of the festive drink. The program is free with the price of admission and goes from 11 a.m. to noon. Along the coast, on December 11, guests at Fulton Mansion State See STATEWIDE pg. 15 Courtesy photo
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